Best Swirled Almond Apricot Bark Recipes

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APRICOT ALMOND CHOCOLATE BARK



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This looks like a very nice chewy, crunchy, (heart healthy?) treat, a recipe I couldn't resist filing away for a future 'to-make' date!!!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped
1 1/3 cups almonds, toasted, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Line a 13"x9" rimmed baking sheet with a smooth sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • In large bowl, melt chocolate carefully.
  • Add 1 cup chopped almonds to chocolate, & stir to combine.
  • Pour chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet, & spread with spatula or spoon until there is an even, thin layer.
  • While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle remaining almonds & all the apricots over top of chocolate, pressing down gently to embed them in the chocolate.
  • Place in refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes.
  • Once set, break bark into uneven pieces & serve.
  • If chocolate has not been tempered, keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Sodium 36.2, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 4.6

ALMOND APRICOT BARS



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Apricot jam provides the fruit flavor in this small pan of sweet dessert bars shared by Olga Wolkosky of Richmond, British Columbia. "They freeze well and are always a hit," she relates. "They're also good with seedless raspberry jam instead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white baking chips, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup apricot jam
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chips; stir until smooth. Set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chips and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Spread half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Spread with jam., Stir remaining chips into remaining batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls over jam; carefully spread over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares; cut squares in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND-APRICOT BARK



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A friend made me a bag of this treat for Christmas and I had to get the recipe for this! A nice treat for the holidays--a perfect mix of cranberries, almonds, and apricots. Store in the refrigerator.

Provided by Catty96

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup chopped dried cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a sheet of waxed paper.
  • Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine cranberries, almonds, and apricots in a bowl. Add to melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
  • Spread chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has completely hardened, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

APRICOT-CHAI ALMOND BARK



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No baking is needed with this easy layer and break-apart holiday treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup slivered almonds
24 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped
1/4 cup apricot nectar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots

Steps:

  • Sprinkle almonds in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Cool 10 minutes. In food processor, process almonds until finely chopped; set aside.
  • Line 15x10x1-inch pan with waxed paper. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave 12 oz of the candy coating on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted. Quickly stir in 1/3 cup of the chopped almonds. Spread evenly in pan. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until set.
  • In small bowl, mix apricot nectar, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, vanilla and lemon peel; set aside. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 12 oz candy coating on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted. Quickly stir in apricot nectar mixture and dried apricots.
  • Pour and spread over chilled bark. Sprinkle with remaining chopped almonds. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Break into 2-inch pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

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